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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning have empowered humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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