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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Greenland to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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