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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Professors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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