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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning have enabled people all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these exciting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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