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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Benin to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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