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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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