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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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