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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in online education technology make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education initiatives. Educators want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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