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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these significant new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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