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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better grasp these exciting new open education ventures. Academics want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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