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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners all around 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 massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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