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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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