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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part 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. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Students want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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