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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Academics want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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