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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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