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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic education technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open education experiments. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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