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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning enable learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to consider today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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