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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these interesting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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