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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in electronic education technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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