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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by organizations like American Samoa to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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