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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these exciting new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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