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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in electronic education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education experiments. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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