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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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