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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational experiments. Educators want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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