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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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