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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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