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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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