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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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