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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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