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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Jersey to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these intriguing new open education endeavours. Universities want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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