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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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