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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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