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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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