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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better grasp these intriguing new open education ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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