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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education make it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Mali to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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