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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open education ventures. People want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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