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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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