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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Argentina to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational experiments. Researchers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education