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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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