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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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