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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners 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 a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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