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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are ordinarily 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 a lot of subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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