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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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