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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Croatia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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