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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. 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 always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Samoa to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open education ventures. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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