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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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