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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Madagascar to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Trainers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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