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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in electronic education technology have empowered students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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