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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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