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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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