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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Gabon to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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