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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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