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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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