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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these new open education ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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