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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology are enabling people all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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