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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better perceive these intriguing new open education endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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