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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Madagascar to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to understand these significant new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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