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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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