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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Lucia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also researches the key 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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