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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online education technology enable humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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