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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sierra Leone to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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