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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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