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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Academics want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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