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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in elearning have enabled people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Estonia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these fascinating new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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