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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people 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. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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