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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online learning make it possible for students all over the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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