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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Lucia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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