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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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