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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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