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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Niger to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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