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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning have enabled students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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