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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning have provided the means for 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 massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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