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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are almost always 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 many subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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