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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Educators want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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