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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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