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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in online education are enabling students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC courses? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these exciting new open education experiments. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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