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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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