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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for 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 MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these intriguing new open education initiatives. Students want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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