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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning make it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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