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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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