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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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