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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver 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 open courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. People want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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