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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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