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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like South Ossetia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these compelling new open education undertakings. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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