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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are considering today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these important new open education ventures. Public servants want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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