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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning technology enable students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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