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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better understand these important new open education initiatives. People want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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