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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better understand these open educational undertakings. Academics want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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