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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver 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 MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Educators want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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