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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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