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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these exciting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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