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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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