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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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