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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Universities want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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