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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in electronic education technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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