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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education experiments. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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