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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ross Dependency to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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