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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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