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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to understand these open education experiments. Everyone wants to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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