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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic education technology have provided the means for 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 MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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