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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning are enabling students in every nation on earth 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 almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these MOOCs? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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