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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning make it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these exciting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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