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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are considering today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to understand these important new open educational experiments. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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