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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Students want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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