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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online education have made it possible for students all over the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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