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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these promising new open educational experiments. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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