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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in online education technology are making it possible for people in nations 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 online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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