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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these significant new open educational ventures. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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