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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these significant new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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