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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Barbados to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Professors want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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