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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and lots of other participants want to understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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