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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open education undertakings. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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