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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning have enabled learners all over the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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