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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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