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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational ventures. Professors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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