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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning enable students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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