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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in electronic education technology are enabling people all around 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. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these important new open education initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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