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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online education are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to understand these significant new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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