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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to understand these promising new open education undertakings. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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