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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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