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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Liberia to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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