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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these important new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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