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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Solomon Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Professors want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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