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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Students want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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