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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in online learning technology are enabling people all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these open education endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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