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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online education have provided the means for people all over the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these interesting new open education endeavours. Universities want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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