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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in digital education technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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