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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Tokelau to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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