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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Instructors want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also researches the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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