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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Argentina to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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