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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these interesting new open educational endeavours. People want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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