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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in e-learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better understand these exciting new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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