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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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