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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better grasp these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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