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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in digital education technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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