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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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