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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Spain to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better comprehend these compelling new open educational experiments. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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