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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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