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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Trainers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this developing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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