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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around 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 free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better understand these important new open education undertakings. Professors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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