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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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