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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning enable humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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