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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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