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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Libya to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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