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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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