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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world 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 online MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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