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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Belgium to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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