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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in elearning have enabled people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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