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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in electronic educational technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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