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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these important new open education experiments. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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