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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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