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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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