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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in distance learning make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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