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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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