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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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