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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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