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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all over 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 ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Spain to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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