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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better comprehend these open educational endeavours. Professors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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