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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to understand these promising new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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