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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Macau to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Corporations want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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