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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in digital education technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better understand these promising new open education initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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