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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic educational technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Students want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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