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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in online education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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