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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better comprehend these open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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