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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in e-learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to be more aware of these promising new open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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