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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are considering today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Aruba to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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