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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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