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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in 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. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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