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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning are empowering students in nations all around 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 massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to understand these new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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