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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in elearning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online courses. 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 mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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