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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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