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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better grasp these important new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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