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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning make it possible for students all over the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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