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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these new open education initiatives. Professors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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