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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Malta to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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