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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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