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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these promising new open education initiatives. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also studies the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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