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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology enable students in nations all around 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 online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Professors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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