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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning are empowering people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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