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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans 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. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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