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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Bermuda to conduct these MOOC courses? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational ventures. Trainers want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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