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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning enable students in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also discusses 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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