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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nauru to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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