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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these significant new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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