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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online education have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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