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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology enable learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Macau to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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