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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also discusses the most important 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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