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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. New changes in online learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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