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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these promising new open educational ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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