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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in digital education technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better understand these open education endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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