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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic educational technology enable people in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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