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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in elearning are providing the means for students all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Niger to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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