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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of 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. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also examines the major 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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