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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all around 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. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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