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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in e-learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Universities want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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