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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Lesotho to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these important new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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