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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Students want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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