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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Gambia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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