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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people all over 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 online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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