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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better grasp these exciting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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