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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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