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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Bhutan to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Universities want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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