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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Slovakia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better perceive these important new open education ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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