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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in online education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses 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 lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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