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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these significant new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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