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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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