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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations 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 MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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