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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Slovakia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to understand these significant new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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