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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in electronic education technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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