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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational experiments. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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