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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in elearning are making it possible for humans all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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