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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in electronic education technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to understand these exciting new open educational experiments. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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