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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open education undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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