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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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