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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic education technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational ventures. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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