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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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