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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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