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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning are enabling people all over the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Norway to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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