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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online education are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Bellevue University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these open education ventures. Scholars want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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