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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today 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 make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. People want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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