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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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