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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in elearning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part 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 ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these interesting new open education ventures. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also reviews 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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