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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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