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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning have made it possible for learners 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 massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Academics want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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