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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bahrain to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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