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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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