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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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