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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brunei to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational ventures. Researchers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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