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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these interesting new open educational experiments. Trainers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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