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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in digital education technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Students want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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