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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Colombia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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