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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these open education endeavours. Instructors want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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