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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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