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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning enable students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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