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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mauritius to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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