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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Educators want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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