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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better understand these significant new open education initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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