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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of 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. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also researches the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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