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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in technology-enhanced learning enable people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these open education undertakings. Everyone wants to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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