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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to take online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Grenada to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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