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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in online education are empowering students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these interesting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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