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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education ventures. Educators want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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