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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Somalia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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