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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online education technology are enabling students all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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