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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to be more aware of these important new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the major 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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