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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that online education organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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