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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open educational endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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