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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning make it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Puerto Rico to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these significant new open educational experiments. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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