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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in elearning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations must deal with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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