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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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