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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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