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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Cook Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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