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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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