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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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