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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners all over the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Students want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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