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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic education technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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