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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in electronic education technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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