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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open education ventures. People want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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