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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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