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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Universities want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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