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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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