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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Svalbard to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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