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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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