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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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