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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this developing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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