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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Professors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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