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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in electronic educational technology have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Professors want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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