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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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