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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online learning are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these intriguing new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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