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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in learning technology have empowered students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. People want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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