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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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