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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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