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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Academics want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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