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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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