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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to understand these open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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