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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing 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 MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online 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 institutions like Cuba to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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