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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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