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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Papua New Guinea to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these important new open education endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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