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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in digital education technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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