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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in online education are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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