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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of 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 generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also researches the most important 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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