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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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