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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver 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 massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better understand these new open education endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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