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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like British Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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