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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models 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 optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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