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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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