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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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