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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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