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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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