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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to be more aware of these interesting new open education ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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