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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Solomon Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open education undertakings. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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