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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these intriguing new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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