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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic educational technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better understand these new open education endeavours. People want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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