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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in digital education technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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