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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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