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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to know how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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