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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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