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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to be participants in 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 MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also discusses the major 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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