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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online education make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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