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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in online education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. People want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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