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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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