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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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