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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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