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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open education undertakings. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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