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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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