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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also considers 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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