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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning enable people all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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