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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations 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 massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these significant new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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