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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are considering now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these important new open education undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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