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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in online education are making it possible for students all around 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. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better grasp these new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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