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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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