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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to understand these new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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