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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic education technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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