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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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