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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning are empowering people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these interesting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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