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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 (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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