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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in learning technology have enabled learners 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 typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Lucia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better understand these open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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