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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Nepal to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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