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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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