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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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