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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education ventures. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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