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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in elearning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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