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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to understand these exciting new open education ventures. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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