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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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