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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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