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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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