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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. New developments in online learning enable students in nations 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. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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