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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. 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. Massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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