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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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