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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like American College of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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