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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants 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 always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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