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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better comprehend these compelling new open educational experiments. Corporations want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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