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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology have enabled humans all over 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 ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like LinkedIn to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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