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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in digital education technology have empowered people all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Reddit to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. People want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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