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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in online education technology have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Corporations want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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