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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Peter I Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to better understand these significant new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Corporations want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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