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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in online learning technology enable people all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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