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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in electronic education technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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