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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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