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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning have enabled people all over the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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