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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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