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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in elearning technology have empowered students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wake Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better perceive these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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