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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these important new open education experiments. Everybody wants to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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