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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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