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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology have enabled learners all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to understand these new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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