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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, South to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Academics want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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