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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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