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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Twitter to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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