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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic education technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Students want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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