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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like British Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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