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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning are enabling learners all over the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these new open education ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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