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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online education are providing the means for learners all around 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 online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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