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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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