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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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