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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Trainers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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