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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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