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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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