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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better understand these significant new open education undertakings. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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