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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in learning technology have provided the means for students 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. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Guinea to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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