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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Professors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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