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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Public servants want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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