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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Montserrat to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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