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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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