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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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