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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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