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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better grasp these intriguing new open educational experiments. Corporations want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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