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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these important new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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