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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Abkhazia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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