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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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