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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this crescive need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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