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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in digital education technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Korea, South to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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