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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in elearning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Hungary to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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