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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Universities want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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