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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these significant new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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