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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kuwait to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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