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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these fascinating new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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