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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Angola to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these new open educational undertakings. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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