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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in electronic education technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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