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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online education are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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