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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Universities want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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