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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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