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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Everybody wants to know how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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