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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in electronic educational technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Chad to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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