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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Trainers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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