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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in learning technology enable students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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