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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology enable people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Libya to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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