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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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