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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in learning technology have made it possible for people 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. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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