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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like India to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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