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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online education technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of 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 MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions must deal with today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these important new open education endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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