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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open education endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this increasing desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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