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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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