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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nauru to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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