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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in electronic educational technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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