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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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