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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in electronic education technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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