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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology are enabling students all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cayman Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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