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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in e-learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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