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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have empowered students all over the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Afghanistan to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open education experiments. Universities want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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