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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to understand these compelling new open education experiments. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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