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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in digital education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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