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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these new open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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