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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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