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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Slovenia to conduct these MOOC courses? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to understand these promising new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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