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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better perceive these interesting new open education endeavours. People want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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