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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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