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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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