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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Singapore to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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