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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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