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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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