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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Tuvalu to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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