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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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