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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in e-learning are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are considering today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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