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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses 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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