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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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