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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the most important 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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