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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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