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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online education have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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