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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in digital education technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this growing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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