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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning make it possible for students all around 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. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to understand these open educational undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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