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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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