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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes 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. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Universities want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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