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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Corporations want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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