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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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