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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in e-learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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