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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in digital education technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire 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 resource topics. This interesting new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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