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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology enable students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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