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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in elearning enable people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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