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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these exciting new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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