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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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