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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in elearning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Belize to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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