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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning technology enable learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open education experiments. Professors want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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