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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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