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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in e-learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Somaliland to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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