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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in e-learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants 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 generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are several topics that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these important new open education ventures. Trainers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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