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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in e-learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Benin to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to understand these new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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