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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Hong Kong to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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