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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning technology enable humans all over 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 courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these exciting new open education undertakings. Universities want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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