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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in electronic education technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Chile to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education ventures. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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