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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses 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 mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these important new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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