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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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