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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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