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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning have empowered 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. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Montserrat to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these compelling new open education ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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