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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in digital education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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