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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around 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 courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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