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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning have provided the means for humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Universities want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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