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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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