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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these interesting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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