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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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