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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Suriname to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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