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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning technology make it possible for students all around 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 massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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