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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New gains in electronic educational technology have empowered people all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open education undertakings. Universities want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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