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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these new open education ventures. Students want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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