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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in digital education technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world 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 generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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