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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Slovakia to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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