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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners all around 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 almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Lesotho to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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