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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online education technology are making it possible for people 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. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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