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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all over 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 online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Papua New Guinea to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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