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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Chile to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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