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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning make it possible for humans all around 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. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to understand these new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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