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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern gains in online learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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