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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online education are empowering people in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these exciting new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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