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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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