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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also talks about the major 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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