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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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