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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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