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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. 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. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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