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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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