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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning technology enable humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOCs? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Academics want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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