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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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