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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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