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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning are enabling learners all over the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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