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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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