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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better perceive these promising new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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