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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOCs? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these important new open education ventures. Trainers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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