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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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