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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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