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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these significant new open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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