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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New changes in blended learning have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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