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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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