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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Universities want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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