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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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