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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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