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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning are empowering people all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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