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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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