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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Montserrat to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these interesting new open educational undertakings. People want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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