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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in electronic education technology are empowering humans all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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