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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Dominican Republic to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education ventures. Corporations want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting 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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