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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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