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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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