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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in elearning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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