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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Denmark to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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