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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Peter I Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open educational ventures. Professors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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