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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic education technology enable students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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