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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Bolivia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these intriguing new open education ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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