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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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