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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning enable people all around 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 online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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