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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advances in electronic educational technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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