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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Bermuda to conduct these MOOCs? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open education experiments. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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