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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in online education technology have made it possible for students 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. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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