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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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