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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Universities want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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