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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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