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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology enable students all over the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these interesting new open education ventures. Professors want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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