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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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