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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in online education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are considering now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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