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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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