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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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