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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these significant new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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