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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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