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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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