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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in elearning make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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